The Seattle Japanese Garden is not in Pinehurst, but it is in Seattle and is a wonderful place for people of all ages to visit. We became members this year. My kids’ favorite part of the Garden is feeding the koi.
Puget Sound Bonsai Exhibit
Sunday, May 17
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Join us for this annual show of bonsai collections. We will feature free demonstrations where you can talk with experts. This event is free with regular garden admission.
Children’s Day
Monday, May 25
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Children’s Day celebrates the healthy growth and happiness of children. Events for children will include: Origami crafts, Kamishibai (picture card) story telling in the Azumaya, and a Doll display in the Tateuchi Community Room. These events will be ongoing throughout the event. The event will also feature a Classical Japanese Combative Demonstration of armored battlefield combative movement patterns and a Classical Japanese Dance with the Fujima Dance Ensemble.
Admission: $10 per adult (includes up to three children under age 12), $5 for seniors, people with disabilities, and students.
Annual Pass Holders: Please note that annual passes (both Individual & Family) are not valid for entry to the garden during Children’s Day. After the conclusion of the event at 3 p.m., admission will return to the regular fee and annual passes will be valid.
Chado Tea Presentations
Experience Chado in the tranquil setting of the Shoseian teahouse in the heart of the Seattle Japanese Garden. For tickets and reservations, please call the Seattle Japanese Garden at 206-684-4725. We recommend advance purchase. Seating in the teahouse is limited to 10 guests. Visitors will be seated on tatami mats; please avoid jeans, bare feet, perfume, and rings. Presentations last approximately 40 minutes.
The following presentations require a ticket to participate. Tickets are $10, plus admission to the Seattle Japanese Garden.
Sunday, May 17: 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 31: 1, 2, and 3 p.m.
Sunday, June 7, 14, 21: 1 and 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17, 24: 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 18, 25: 2 p.m.
The following presentations accommodate 20 people to observe the ceremony, standing or sitting on the patio of the teahouse. A tea ticket is required to participate. Participants can observe these demonstrations from the path outside the Roji garden free of charge. Tickets are $10, plus admission to the Seattle Japanese Garden (Annual passes are valid for admission to the garden for tea events).
Saturday, May 23: 1 and 2:30 pm
Sunday, June 27: 1 and 2:30 pm
Seattle Japanese Garden
1075 Lake Washington Blvd E., Seattle, WA 98112
206-684-4725
http://seattle.gov/parks/parkspaces/japanesegarden.htm
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